ORGANIZATIONS: CENTER FOR A NEW AMERICAN DREAM "Dedicated to helping individuals and institutions reduce and shift consumptionto enhance quality of life and protect the environment." 6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 900, Takoma Park, MD 20912 Phone: (301) 891-ENUF(3683) Fax: (301) 891-3684 www.newdream.org THE AFFLUENZA PROJECT Provides seminars on gaining control of finances. Founded by psychologistJessie O'Neill, granddaughter of one-time president of General Motors. 8940 Upper River Rd., River Hills, WI 53217. Phone: (414) 351-8442 Fax: (414) 351-4432. www.affluenza.org NEW ROAD MAP FOUNDATION The organization that grew out of the work behind the book "Your Money Or YourLife". Founders Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez have been leaders in the movementto help Americans out of the "more is better" rut. N.R.M.F. focuses on low-consumption, high fulfillment lifestyles. P.O. Box 15981, Seattle, WA 98115 www.newroadmap.org THE SIMPLE LIVING NETWORK This is THE resource for finding out about the Simplicity Movement and getting assistance in moving forward if this is something you want to do for yourselfand the planet. www.simpleliving.org NORTHWEST EARTH INSTITUTE The Institute teaches voluntary simplicity and deep ecology to workplacebased study groups and publishes a newsletter EarthMatters which contains a mixof practical advice on living simply, articles on values, and inspirationalworks. 921 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503)227-2807 Fax: (503)227-2917 GLOBAL ACTION PLAN This group has an excellent workbook which takes you small step by small step through creating "earth friendly lifestyles." P.O. Box 428, Woodstock, N.Y. 12498 Phone: (914) 679-4830 gapusa@igc.apc.org VIDEO: "Affluenza" is billed as: "a one hour television special that explores the highsocial and environmental costs of materialism and over consumption." "Escape from Affluenza" is the solution-oriented sequel to Affluenza. "Escape"picks up where Affluenza left off by profiling people and organizations that arereducing consumption and waste, choosing work that reflects their values andworking to live in better balance with the environment." The affluenza videos are available through Bullfrog Films at: (800) 543-FROG. BOOKS: "The Overworked American"(1992) and "The Overspent American"(1998), both by Juliet B. Schor, both published by Basic Books, New York,NY. Excellent references which dramatically paint a picture of just howcrazy it has gotten chasing the American Dream. "How Much Is Enough?" by Alan Durning, W.W. Norton and Company, New York, NY.1992. This insightful little book was co-winner in 1992 of the Harry ChapinMedia Award. This book argues that either extreme of economics(eitherover consumption or poverty) devastates the human spirit and the environment. During seeks to find a middle ground where human need is met without so muchenvironmental destruction. PERIODICALS: Simple Living Quarterly: The Journal of Voluntary Simplicity Simple Living Press, 2319 N. 45th Street, Box 149, Seattle, WA 98103 In Context: A Journal of Hope, Sustainability and Change Box 11470, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Essential Living The Essential Living Society, 409 SE 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 NEWSLETTERS: The Koala Connection |